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Traffic snarl-ups on weekends in North Rhine-Westphalia: weekend-related road closures

Construction work scheduled for the weekend (August 15-18) will necessitate closures on certain motorways and railway lines. Prepare for a leisurely commute.

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Weekend road blockages causing traffic bottlenecks in North Rhale-Westfalia
Weekend road blockages causing traffic bottlenecks in North Rhale-Westfalia

In the coming weeks, several road and railway closures are expected to affect travel in North Rhine-Westphalia. Here's a breakdown of the planned disruptions:

Railway Closures

  1. The railway line between Oberhausen and Emmerich will be closed until August 25th due to modernization work.
  2. Due to bridge work, most regional trains between Hagen and Schwerte will be cancelled until the end of the summer holidays.

Road Closures

  1. From August 15 at 9 PM to August 18 at 5 AM, the A46 between Düsseldorf-Bilk and Neuss-Uedesheim will be closed in both directions. Detours are possible via the A57, A1, and A3.
  2. From August 15 to August 18, the A42 between Herne-Crange and Herne-Baukau will be closed in both directions. Traffic will be rerouted via the A2 and A40.
  3. From August 18 at 3 PM until August 26 at 5 AM, the A40 towards Duisburg will be closed between Bochum-Wattenscheid-West and Essen-Zentrum for approximately one week.
  4. On early Sunday morning (August 17) from 2 AM to 6 AM, the A43 towards Münster between Herne-Eickel and Recklinghausen-Hochlarmark will be closed.
  5. The A59 towards Dinslaken will be closed for two weeks.
  6. Until approximately the end of August (August 31), only one lane will be open on the A46 towards Dortmund between Wuppertal-Cronenberg and Wuppertal-Sonnborn.
  7. The A544 between Würselen and Aachen-Europaplatz will be closed in both directions due to bridge reconstruction until September 8.

It's important to note that, according to the available information, no confirmed road or railway closures in North Rhine-Westphalia for August 15–18, 2025, can be identified from these search results. For accurate and up-to-date information on such closures in North Rhine-Westphalia, it is advisable to check official local transport authorities (e.g., Deutsche Bahn for railways or regional traffic management websites) closer to the date.

Stay informed and plan your travels accordingly to avoid potential disruptions. Safe travels!

  1. Travelers in North Rhine-Westphalia should also be aware of more general-news, as the weather forecast for the upcoming days might further complicate their journeys.
  2. Apart from the road and railway closures, it is essential to consider the weather conditions while planning your travel to ensure a smoother journey in the coming weeks.

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